The Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL matchday six had breath-taking moments during the weekend.
However, only an away win, two draws and seven home wins with a total of 20 goals were recorded.
Abia Warriors scored the highest goal of the week as they comfortably struck hosts, Dakkada 4-2 in Uyo. It was Dakkada’s fourth consecutive defeat of the season.
This is the first time, Abia Warriors would be scoring four goals this season.
Meanwhile, the away win was essential for the Easterners who are trying to catch up with Rivers United who were struck at Gombe against Doma United.
The Newcomers, Doma have been proving critics wrong and showing reasons that they can maintain their new status in the topflight league.
Having made a comeback against the PortHarcourt landlords in a game that ended 2-1. The defeat then means only Bendel Insurance are yet to be beaten in the league.
The Benin Arsenal almost lost their insurance cover as Gombe United came to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium well insured.
Bendel Insurance, who had maintained a 100 percent record before their Saturday’s game were forced to a barren ya know against the Savannah Scorpions.
It was Gombe United’s third away point no the y season as they have only lost just One game which was against Remo Stars at the Pantami Stadium.
However, 10-man Remo Stars’golden were demolished by Akwa United 3-1 in Uyo.
The Promise Keepers continued their dominance over the Sky Blue Stars as Remo Stars were yet to defeat the Uyo-based side.
At the Lekan Salami Stadium, the and Miners as Nasarawa United are called went deeper in the relegation waters after facing a 2-0 defeat.
The Miners are yet to get the Gold they are searching for in the tunnel and with that they keep digging in the 10th position with just a point. They are the club with the lowest point so far this season.
Emmanuel Ayanrinde and Emeka Obioma’s brace were the highest goals of the weekend.
While Ayanrinde’s first half strike gave Gbenga Ogunbote’s side some respite after their defeat to Gombe last week, Obioma also helped Finidi George-led side get past their lone goal defeat in Ikenne.
What next
Nasarawa United would hope to find their form against sluggish Kwara United on Saturday.
Remo Stars would be at Ikenne to welcome Plateau United who defeated Kwara United by a lone goal on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a double home clash for Shooting Stars against Bendel Insurance at the Lekan Salami Stadium. This game might decide Bendel Insurance’s unbeaten status.
More also, high-flying Doma United will visit Enugu rangers.
